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Posted by Scott Wilson

23rd Jul 2026

Feather Razor Guide: How to Use, Care For & Buy Yours

SHEAR FANATIC GUIDE Feather Razors vs. Texturizing Shears: The Complete Guide to Razor Cutting Razor cutting has made a serious comeback behind the chair, and the feather razor is the tool leading … read more

Drop Finger Black Bear Shear: Fix Hand Fatigue and Curled Fingers

Posted by Scott Wilson

17th Jul 2026

Drop Finger Black Bear Shear: Fix Hand Fatigue and Curled Fingers

SHEAR FANATIC GUIDE Why Your Fingers Curl By Lunch (And the Shear Built to Stop It) If your hand cramps into a claw by your third client, it's probably not fatigue, it's your finger rest. A standard … read more

440C vs VG10 Shears: Which Steel Actually Fits Your Cutting Style?

Posted by Scott Wilson

17th Jul 2026

440C vs VG10 Shears: Which Steel Actually Fits Your Cutting Style?

SHEAR FANATIC GUIDE Why Your Shears Are Sharpening Twice As Often As They Should If you're sharpening every 6 weeks and wondering why your edge never quite feels "new" again, the problem probably is … read more

Texturizing vs Thinning vs Blending Shears: Tooth Count Explained

Posted by Scott Wilson

16th Jul 2026

Texturizing vs Thinning vs Blending Shears: Tooth Count Explained

SHEAR FANATIC GUIDE Texturizing, Thinning, Blending, Notching: What's Actually Different? Same category of shear, five different names, and most stylists use them interchangeably without knowing why … read more

Point Cutting Technique Guide: Softer Ends, Better Finished Cuts

Posted by Scott A Wilson

15th Jul 2026

Point Cutting Technique Guide: Softer Ends, Better Finished Cuts

SHEAR FANATIC GUIDE Point Cutting 101: The Technique That Makes Every Haircut Look Finished Blunt ends read as unfinished, no matter how clean the base cut is. Point cutting is the technique that so … read more

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